The Fiesta de la Lengua poster honors Dr. Margot Arce de Vázquez, groundbreaking Puerto Rican scholar, literary critic, and founder of the journal Asomante. Created in 1970, the poster reflects a moment of expanding cultural nationalism when language, literature, and intellectual work were central to the assertion of Puerto Rican identity. Arce de Vázquez’s contributions were pivotal in legitimizing Puerto Rican letters in the broader Hispanic world.
Homar’s use of warm ochres and bold calligraphy evokes both academic formality and celebratory tribute. The poster balances historical gravitas with modern visual style, mirroring Arce de Vázquez’s ability to bridge traditional literary scholarship with contemporary cultural expression.
The Fiesta de la Lengua poster honors Dr. Margot Arce de Vázquez, groundbreaking Puerto Rican scholar, literary critic, and founder of the journal Asomante. Created in 1970, the poster reflects a moment of expanding cultural nationalism when language, literature, and intellectual work were central to the assertion of Puerto Rican identity. Arce de Vázquez’s contributions were pivotal in legitimizing Puerto Rican letters in the broader Hispanic world.
Homar’s use of warm ochres and bold calligraphy evokes both academic formality and celebratory tribute. The poster balances historical gravitas with modern visual style, mirroring Arce de Vázquez’s ability to bridge traditional literary scholarship with contemporary cultural expression.
